Football Picks

No time for a rant this week, preparing my first batch of mid-terms. Anyone who tells you teaching is not a lot of work is LYING. Not that I'm complaining -- I love my job -- but the hours are just as long as the rewards, which are many. As for the picks... Seattle (+8) over GREEN BAY The Packers should win this game but with the way the Seattle defense -- led by Lofa Tatupu -- is playing right now, this game should be decided by a field goal. PATRIOTS (-13) over Jacksonville The Jacksonville defense is slowed by injuries and with the weather expected to be cold but calm on Saturday night, the Pats should score a ton of points. This will take the Jaguars ofense out of the hands of Fred Taylor and Maurice Jones-Drew and into the hands of David Garrard. Garrard is a solid QB but he's not capable of putting up enough points to stop the Pats. INDIANAPOLIS (-9) over San Diego I'm not too certain on this game. If Philip Rivers plays well and Tomlinson puts up over 100 yards, the Chargers can go into Indy and win. However, Rivers playing well will be key because Peyton manning and the Colts are rested ad ready to score some points. NY Giants (+7.5) over DALLAS Tony Romo and the Dallas offense has been shaky the past few weeks and a hobbled Terrell Owens makes that matter worse. The key for Dallas will be to pressure Eli Manning early and often. Make Manning rush his decisions and the 'Boys should win. Last Week: 2-1-1 Playoffs: 2-1-1 Regular Season: 120-109-6